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Ttaiako - Dios interpretation

Wnanga
Communication,problemsolving,innovation.
ParticipateswithlearnersandcommunitiesinrobustdialogueforthebenefitofMorilearnersachievement.

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trackingprogressthroughdiagnostic,summativeevaluation
tryingtomakeadifference
supportiveparentswhovoicetheirconcernsandexpectations
numberofstudentsinpositionsofresponsibility(e.g.headgirl,BOTrep,etc.)
learningconversations
welcomeswhanauintotheschool
inclass:M

oriteachingstrengths
groupwork
oraldiscussions
risktaking
collaborativediscussions,respectingthetimeitmaytaketorespecteveryonesview
whanaumeetings(x5)
KuppaattheKura(x3)
havingfaithinonesrole(x2)
AmokuraandManaWahine
communication(toparents,school,tertiaryopportunities)
Whakapikiake:Auckland
sharingofideasandwaystoapproachlearning
connectedlearningenvironment
datainterpretation(e.g.ASTTLE)
differentiation
classroommindfulnessofpronunciation
parentteacherinterviews(x2)
conferencingwithstudents
talkingaboutlearning
workingtogether
figuringoutwhatworksbest
coconstructingchoiceswithstudents(x2)
engagingwithencouragement(x2)
collaboration
community
consultation

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encouraging/creatingapositive/constructiveenvironment
confident,reasoneddebate
active,reflectivelistening
honestconversationsatparent/teacherinterviews
goodcommunication(2way)
dowelistentoallourparents?
whatdoesitsoundlike?
vocalminority

lotsoftalkingandlistening
3waydiscussionsinvolvingparents,studentsandpastoral/teachersforplanningstudent
learning
studentvoice
correctnamepronunciation
strongvoicesinpowhiri
schoolcansingHeHonorewithoutneedingthelyrics
lotsoftalking/dialogue
takeintoconsiderationlotsofopinions
lotsoflistening
praiseoflearners
usingthelanguageproperly
positivefeedbackandfeedforward(x2)
constructivediscussions
usingM

orilanguage
sharingdata
group/pairdialogue
teina/tuakanaconversations
classdiscussionshui
fullofemotions

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supportive/caring
mutualrespect
clearunderstandingofwhatisexpectedbyallparties
inclusive
positive
supportive
involved
holistic/communityinvolvedinthelearning
connected,safe,personal,relaxed(x2)
studentshavebeenheard,caredfor
supportofthewhanautomeettheneedsofthestudents
studentsareengagedandcomfortabletobethemselvesastheylearn
confidentsharingtheirculturalperspectivesduringlessons
teachersfeelingcomfortabletappingintostudentsculturalexperiences
caring
positiveexperience,everybodyhappy
selfworthincreases
family
connectedness
mindfulness
studentsfeelvalued
feelacknowledgedandunderstood
whanaufeellikecareisbeingtaken
whatworksbestfortheM

oristudent
respect,consultation,belonging
empathy
canbechallengingtoencouragecollaborativeapproaches
AHui
Kai
Whanau
somethinggreaterthanoneself/beingapartofacollective

Ako
Practiceintheclassroomandbeyond.
TakesresponsibilityfortheirownlearningandthatofMorilearners.

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bringingM

oriculturesintothecurriculum
M

oriauthors,literature
science:Hangi(heattransfer)
socialstudies:Treaty
usingM

orilanguage(verbal,visual)
teacherlearningfromstudents,andseekingfeedbackfromWhanau(x3)
peerlearning/support/assessmentpracticeinclassroom
cooperative/collaborativelearning
contextsandresourcesareappropriate/relevantforM

oristudents(x3)
M

oriresources/language/displaysonclassroomwalls(x2)
teacherfacilitatescultureorientedlearning
organized,relaxedandflexible
cooperativeactivities
differentiation
language
culturalsensitivity/safety)x2)
respectforTikangaM

oriintheclassroom
realworldlinkstolearningintheclassroom
competent/confidentteachers
grouplearning,movingtowardlearningindividually
chaos
notnecessarilyatraditionalclassroom
differentculturalperspectivesareaccepted
studentsteachingothersabouttheirculture
inclusiveforall(x2)
learnershelpinglearners
Y11Maraecamp
KapaHaka
FaithandJadaeworkwithus
ManaWahine
powhiri
lifelonglearners
learningstyles
differentiation
proactiveengagementwithstudentsaroundtheirlearning
highexpectations
studentleadpractice
reflection
support/taukoto
flipclassroom
ISP:independentstudentpathways(x2)
support

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acordialenvironment
learning/usingM

oriphrasescorrectly
positive
constructive
oneononeinteractions
personal(e.g.address,personalgreetings,etc.)
sharing
sensitivity
TeReointheclassroom
correctpronunciation
noisy/collaborative(x2)
laughter,excitement
passion
discussionsintheclassroom
studentsreflectingontheirprogress
groupwork
positivesocialinteractions
openmindedness
chapel:Waiata
everydayinstructions/greetings
encouragingstudentsinstrengths
problemsolving
discussionswithstaff
clearcommunications(x2)
individualconversationswithstudents,parents,otherteachers,etc.
multipleperspectives
feedforwardmentoringconversations(x2)
specificnextsteps
encouragingprocess,ratherthanoutcome

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inclusion(x5)
sharingknowledge
reciprocallearning:learningfromM

oristudents
balanced:inattentiontoM

ori/nonM

ori
calm,consistent
stimulating
supportive
clearboundaries/expectations(x2)
valued,respectful
nodeficittheorising
positive/warmenvironment
honesty,genuine
safe
studentengagement
teacherbeingalearner
everyonebelongs
strongrelationships
community
differentiation
teacherfeelscomfortable

beingrespectfulofbackgroundsandprotocols
beingconfidentinyourknowledgeandbeingabletoaskothers
positivereinforcement
rolemodelling
empowerment
Manaakitanga
encouragement
empowerment
growthmindsets

Whanaungatanga
Relationships(students,schoolwide,community)
withhighexpectations.
ActivelyengagesinrespectfulworkingrelationshipswithMorilearners,parentsandwhnau,hap,iwiandthe
Moricommunity.

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attendingM

orifunctions(e.g.Kapahaka,CuppaKuna,whanaudinners)(x8)
meetinganywhereanytime
supportatpowhiri(x4)
Huionceaterm(learners/whanau/school)
tutorsandparents:discussionwithM

oristudentachievement
opendiscussion
KapaHaka:encourageexposuretoculturaleventssupportedbyWhanaumembers(e.g.Kapa
Haka,nationals,NationalManuKorerospeechcompetition)
seekingnewopportunities
healthandwellbeingpromotion
pastoralconferenceswithstudent/whanau
individualfeedbackfromteachers
connectionswithlocalMarae
guestspeakersatevents/whanaudinner
openingofbuildings
collaborationandcommunication(x2)
Amokura(x3)
supportfromM

orifamilies
cleargoals
roleofFaith:HOD
relationshipswithstudents:expectationsarehigh
sharinginformation
phonecalls/emailshome/makinglinkstoschool/community/whanau(x2)
renewinglinkswithculture
happy,positive
activelistening
bringinginoutsidecommunitymembers
moreengagementofallstudentsinpowhiri
gettingtoknowlearnersandtheirwhanauatthestartoftheyear
parentinterviews
Maraecamp
schoolmotto
positiverelationships
teacherslearningfromstudents

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connectednesswiththewhanauofthestudents
bilingual
friendly
respectful
professional

motivatingandencouraging
inspiring
challenging
audiocommunication
whanau/hui(whatisholdingbackachievement,successes)
KapaHaka
Whanauroom
appropriateprotocols(e.g.Powhiricommunityaddress)
goodteaching
goodrelationships
opencommunication(withinclass,school,home,etc.)(x2)
3wayplanning/discussionwithlearner,parent,teacher
appraiseandacknowledgementofculturalachievement(e.g.whatManaWahinearedoing
thisyearinassembly)
whanaurespondingatpowhiri
conversation
pronunciation
engagementandinteraction
nodeficittalk
encouragestudentsinwhattheybringtotheclassroom
talkingtothewhanau
positive
genuine
chatting

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linkingwiththewhanau
appreciatinginvolvement
inclusive,open,welcome,comfortable,relaxed
challengingandsupportive
schoolfeelsaccountable
culturallysensitive/appropriate/important
protocolobservedsupportnetworkdevelopedandwelcomed
respectfulandrespected
expectations
communityresponses(x2)
appropriateclassrooms/safelearning
engagementfrom/betweencommunityandkura
teacherswanting/choosingtobeinvolved
alittlenervous/uncomfortable
respected
equal
nonthreatening(approachable,welcoming)
nosurprisesbetweenschoolandcommunity(e.g.teacherswithWhanau)
whanauhaveasenseofbelongingandarecomfortableapproachingus(x2)
inclusive
valued
connection
beingthoughtofasanindividual
studentsfeelcomfortable
reciprocal(x2)
belonging(x2)
genuine

TangataWhenuatanga
Placebased,socioculturalawarenessandknowledge.
AffirmsMorilearnersasMoriprovidescontextsforlearningwheretheidentity,languageandculture(cultural
locatedness)ofMorilearnersandtheirwhnauisaffirmed.

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notreducingstudentmana
makingpersonalconnections
mapoflearners(e.g.home,iwi,affiliations)
tereoclassroom(e.g.language,korowai)
signsinM

ori,sculptures,etc.
Tukutukupanels
kapahaka(x2)
powhiri(x2)
Kingitanga
tikangapracticesvalid
Tainuitanga
kawa
Maraecamp(x4)
Y9/10:WakaAma
Y11:Turangawaewae
Y12:Marae
Y9juniorprogramme
knowingthegirlsbyname
selflessnessofstudents
deans,teachers,etc.haveagoodunderstandingofwherethestudentscomefrom
map/chartofwherestudentscomefrom
showinginfoaboutwherestudentscomefrom
useofM

oriphrasesregularly
displaysarebicultural
classroomsetupforcollaborativelearning
studentsseeingourconnectionsbetweenDioandotherinstitutions(e.g.TurangawaewaePiki
MahutaCentre,etc.)
knowingwhichstudentsidentifyasM

ori
flexiblelearningprogramsthatcanincorporatetheWhakapapaofstudentsintheclassroom
teachingcontextsfamiliartoalllearners
buildingrelationships
Whanaudinner
diversityprogrammes
givingoptionsforlearning(e.g.M

oriplaywrights)
drawingonownhistorybackgroundstobetterinformthestudentslearning
connectionstothepast
usinglocalM

oricontextstosupportM

orilearning
teachingofM

origamesinP.E.
providinglearningconceptsthatM

oristudentscanrelateto

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pronouncingnamescorrectly(x7
)
talkingaboutwhanau/iwi(x2)
tereo(x2)
conversingaboutculture,place

bilingual
M

oricontextsinsubjects
culturalcontexts
mihi
hymns/waiatausedregularlyaswhatwedo
knowingthestudentsbackground
opportunitytoshareculture
kaupapa
comfortablyandcorrectlyusingTeReointheclassroom
studentsmakingconnectionsbetweentheirlearningandtheirownculturalbackgrounds
appropriateprotocols
language
terminology
acknowledgementofWaikatolinks(e.g.mountain,iwi,etc.)
coconstructive/collaboration
powhiri
whakatau

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feelingconnected(x2)
appreciationofbeingsuitablyacknowledged
beingsensitivetoothersneeds
beingaffirmed,valued,andrespected(x3)
teachers,deans,etc.care
specialcharacterofschoolisincorporated
participationofmulticulturalkapahaka
affirmingsuccesses(x2)
assembly
signage
M

oripresence
normalised/everydaypractices(nottokenism)
genuine
natural
increaseinconfidence
honesty
doingtikanganaturally
acknowledgingwhereandwhoweareteaching
asenseofthedifferentplacesourstudentshavecomefrom(e.g.ruralstudents,etc.)
inclusive
caring
recognitionofidentities(x3)
makingconnections
studentsfeelliketheycantalkandmakesuggestionsorsharetheirvaluesandidentity
DioconnectiontoTainui
family
powersharing
waiata

Manaakitanga
Valuesintegrity,trust,sincerity,equity.
Demonstratesintegrity,sincerityandrespecttowardsMoribeliefs,languageandculture.

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consistent,sustainedefforttounderstand/beawareofM

orilanguageandculturebyusingitin
ourclassroom(x2)
groupwork
communicationwithfamilymembers/peers
opennesstolearningculture
learningM

orihistory/legends/stories
allowingtaonga
Maraecamp(Y11)
camp(Y9)dragonboat:linktoNgaruawhahia
respectfortheindividual
inclusionanddifferentiation
anecdotalnotesonstudents
studentbeliefsandculturesarereflectedinourownbeliefs
notpayinglipservicetoTeReo/Tikanga
showinganawarenessofculturalandsocialtaboos(x2)
knowingtheroleofM

oriinestablishingChristianityinNZ
conversations
interactingappropriately
culturallysensitiveclassroomexpectations
offeringsameopportunitiestoeveryone
teachingtraditionalM

origamesinP.E.,andexplainingthelegendofthegame,thelanguage
used,etc.
empoweringstudentstoliveabetterlife
mana(comesfromtheheartmanaakitanga)
respect
strengthbasedproblemsolving
selflessness

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reciprocalrespect/learning/teaching(x2)
powersharing,givingchoices(withinparameters)
beinginterested(x2)
askingquestions(x2)
seekingguidance
seekingreassuranceofwellbeing
inclusivelanguage
discretion
correctpronunciation(x4)
M

orilanguageweek
chapelsingingM

orisongs
Rev.Jillusinglanguage/greetings
ourstudentsshouldknowtheLordsPrayerinTeReoM

ori
greetingvisitorsappropriately
encouragingstudentstocontribute
regardingachievements
honestconversations

coaching
strengthbased

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efforttolearnissincere
followingappropriateprotocols(x2)
awarenessofculturalimplicationsinpastoralsituations
awarenessofsharedcare/extendedfamilyties
beingpatient,accepting,flexibleinculturalsituations
specialcharacterofschool
hightrustmodel
genuine/sincere:wedocareandwedowantthemtosucceed(x2)
gettingparentsinvolvedwithouractivities
strongawarenessandunderstandingofM

oriculture(x3)
rapport
inclusion
intrinsicallyincludingvaluesofM

oricultureinourteaching
nonjudgemental
caring(x2)
mindfulnessofTreatyofWaitangi
placinghighvalueonidentity
Holisticperspectiveofhowlifeis,andhowitconnects
participation
sincererespectfortheworldviewofothersandhowthismaydifferfromourown
heart
disposition
honestconversations
truth
Mana
emotionalintelligence
genuinelyvaluingstudentstohavehonestconversations
respect
love

How culturally responsive are you?


1. economics
safe,inclusiveandculturallyappropriateenvironment
differentiated
allREclassesstartwithawaiata
interactiveactivitiesfordifferentlearningstyles
holisticapproachtoteaching:teachingthewholeperson
science:namesofequipmentmaths:numbersandshapes
allowsforindividualsneeds,flexibleforallandtakeeverybodywithyou
notsinglingout/excludingM

oristudents
collaborative,individualised,inclusive,empathetic,restorative,successful
inclusiveofallcultures
acknowledgeneedsofallstudents
correctpronunciationofnames
useofM

oriphrases
correctprotocols:adjusttoM

oriprotocols
usingM

oricontextsforteaching(e.g.WitiIhimaerashortstoriesmythsandlegends
treatyofWaitangi)
notallowinganyputdownsofotherscultures
effectiveteaching
usingtheTuakana/Teinaconcepttoimprovestudentunderstanding

2. languageandpractice
usingsomeM

orilanguage,M
o
risongsinchapel
pronunciation:correct
safeandinclusive
usinggreetingsandinstructions
awarenessofgoodculturalpractice
languageuseinclassroom,praiseinclassroominM

ori
sensitiveenvironment
useofTikanga:nosittingondesks
restorativepractice:alignswithM

oriways
business:compare/contrastM

oribusinesspractice
useofphrases/correctpronunciation/numbers
suggestion:everyPDshouldhaveashortsectionforM

orilanguage/pronunciation/
phrasestouse
usethemintheclassroomeverydaytocreaterespect/awareness
3. relationships
discuss/talkalot.weknowourstudents.opinionsarevalued
recognisingandaffirmingourstudentsandtheircontributiontothecommunity
respect,showinganinterestinthemasindividuals
approachable,personalised,reciprocalrapportbasedontrust
gettingtoknowstudentsasindividuals
encouragelearnerstobeauthentic/truetothemselves
positiveworkingrelationships
beingokayandmakingitokaytobeM

ori

4. engagementpractices
offeringdifferent/variedresourcestosuitallstudents
flexibleandindividualisedprogrammes
choosingunitsofworkthatallowflexibilityandstudentstheopportunitytoexploreand
integratetheirvaluesandculture
findingdifferentstylesandstrategies
whanaudinner
parentinterviews
cuppaatthekura
communication(e.g.phonecalls,email)
rethinkingconnectionswithwhanauandhowthathappens
opportunitiestoinvolvewhanau/communitywithintheschool
Y11camptoNgaruawahia
linesofcommunication
dontringparentsenoughtoshowcasethepositiveoutcomesofstudents
5.
Y11:Maraevisit
camps:connectionwiththeland,cultureandhistory
Ngaruawahua
Raglan
Nationalpark
schoolvisionandotherstatements,keycompetenceswritteninM

ori
linkstosubjectareas
engaginginlocalM

oriactivitiesandresources,iwivaluesystem
powhiri
kapahaka
greetings(e.g.assembly,chapel,classroom)

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